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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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I modded a pair of Tein hood dampers that were meant for an FD to fit my FB!
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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went to work, added coolant, and changed the oil when i got home
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Finally finished Tuning for POOWWWAAAA!!! About 14.5 psi

It takes time doing highway tuning, gotta watch out for the boys in blue

Still need to dial in the ignition timing

Spending $500 on a tune? In the words of the legend Pedro Serrano, "**** you Jobu, I do it myself!"
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroG
Finally finished Tuning for POOWWWAAAA!!! About 14.5 psi

It takes time doing highway tuning, gotta watch out for the boys in blue

Still need to dial in the ignition timing

Spending $500 on a tune? In the words of the legend Pedro Serrano, "**** you Jobu, I do it myself!"
Did you keep all your tires intact this time?
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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n the words of the legend Pedro Serrano, "**** you Jobu, I do it myself!"
Hahahahahahah!
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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No video. I say BS!!!!
here you go Jorge, sorry about the background noise and low quality video, still need to polish the intercooler piping and elbow, but its getting there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3En-Uh6OMT0
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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NICE...

Gotta love those Autozone yellow top batteries... hahahahaha
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Hey Paps!

Well it helps that I may be picking up a "pretty" FD if the guy and I can come to terms. So I can have the SSM as the stripped down beater and the other car as the "take the lady out"...at least until I get soft like Moose and start rolling around in a luxury sedan! Hahaha!

Let me know about the cruise dates down there, I'd be interested. I know I'll be in Fort Meyers for 2 weeks which is closer to you guys than Gainesville and Tampa for sure! =)

DGRR is a go for me. Mark might have one of his 4 FD's running by then. Bwhahahah!
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ported12at
I modded a pair of Tein hood dampers that were meant for an FD to fit my FB!
Nice!
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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oooh kevin..
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Gringo Grande
Hey Paps!

Well it helps that I may be picking up a "pretty" FD if the guy and I can come to terms. So I can have the SSM as the stripped down beater and the other car as the "take the lady out"...at least until I get soft like Moose and start rolling around in a luxury sedan! Hahaha!

Let me know about the cruise dates down there, I'd be interested. I know I'll be in Fort Meyers for 2 weeks which is closer to you guys than Gainesville and Tampa for sure! =)

DGRR is a go for me. Mark might have one of his 4 FD's running by then. Bwhahahah!
What? Gringo getting another one? Starting to keep up with the Snellman's lol. You'll have 2 running which puts you ahead of the game.

Trying to convince the boss I need a four door Audi S4 that I can tote the kiddies around in.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Trying to convince the boss I need a 2 door Audi R8 that I can tote the kiddies around in.
Fixed for you.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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maybe if I sell the poppy fields in South America....
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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you own some poppy fields? dam.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by evot23
What? Gringo getting another one? Starting to keep up with the Snellman's lol. You'll have 2 running which puts you ahead of the game.

Trying to convince the boss I need a four door Audi S4 that I can tote the kiddies around in.
Dont get a Audi S4, to do anything on a Audi, you either need to remove the bumper or drop the front subframe. Remember most of the motor sits forward of the front axle. Pick up a E Cinco Cinco like Gringo mentioned.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by moosejaw
Dont get a Audi S4, to do anything on a Audi, you either need to remove the bumper or drop the front subframe. Remember most of the motor sits forward of the front axle. Pick up a E Cinco Cinco like Gringo mentioned.
When did Gringo mention that

I think Gringo stated to get a 2 door R8....
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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at least until I get soft like Moose and start rolling around in a luxury sedan! Hahaha!
Little known fact: Moose's sedan features a dual tap system in the trunk dispensing Molson's and Maple Syrup. True story.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gringo Grande
Little known fact: Moose's sedan features a dual tap system in the trunk dispensing Molson's and Maple Syrup. True story.
Correct and a fold out stipper pole and a collection full of Bryan Adams, Helix, Loverboy, Gordon Lightfoot, The Guess Who, and Glass Tiger greatest hits!

Not to mention we can play all seven seasons of Trailer Park Boys DVDs in the nav unit. A car outfitted for the true canadian
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Changed the spark plugs and wrapped the header, still waiting on an intake manifold gasket :/
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by moosejaw
Dont get a Audi S4, to do anything on a Audi, you either need to remove the bumper or drop the front subframe. Remember most of the motor sits forward of the front axle. Pick up a E Cinco Cinco like Gringo mentioned.
so its pretty much the same maintenance as an FD?
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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eddddie maaang what you need a a 20b rx8 with a 88t single turbo.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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I modified the alternator bracket (FC) to make it adjustable WITHOUT a prybar.



I also upgraded the firmware on my MegaSquirt II v3 ECU from 2.1.0d to 3.1.1. What a difference that made!


Originally Posted by moosejaw
Dont get a Audi S4, to do anything on a Audi, you either need to remove the bumper or drop the front subframe. Remember most of the motor sits forward of the front axle. Pick up a E Cinco Cinco like Gringo mentioned.

I own an Audi. A C5 A6 with the 2.7 twin turbo 30v V-6 and a 6 speed. Fun car, and can still haul the kids in style. I work on the car myself ALL the time, and the only thing you really need to remove the bumper or drop the subframe for is changing the timing belt or clutch. It's actually quite a well thought-out car. You'd be surprised how easy it is to work on this thing!
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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I hope it has awd so maybe Lord Edward Vergara the 3rd can keep it on his side of the road.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AGreen
I own an Audi. A C5 A6 with the 2.7 twin turbo 30v V-6 and a 6 speed. Fun car, and can still haul the kids in style. I work on the car myself ALL the time, and the only thing you really need to remove the bumper or drop the subframe for is changing the timing belt or clutch. It's actually quite a well thought-out car. You'd be surprised how easy it is to work on this thing!
Sorry I was in the market for the S4 in 2005. I loved the interior,loved the 6 speed, loved the way it drove but the v8 took up too much space and drank too much gas. I read the reports from CR about the reliability of the car. I bought a C32 instead which was very easy to maintain unlike the Audi. Plus it was faster. On the Audi I saw how forward the motor sat past the front axle and just asked myself why? Secondly My neighbor has the same car as you and does the work himself. All he does is gripe about the car. Thirdly I must know four Jamaican Audi techs at prestige that told me straight out" don't buy these cars" they are junk. (referring to the new A4s)
I could go on and on how much dislike i have for the brand, however I must admit THE TWIN TURBO V6 is quite good but no way in hell would i let my good freind Ed buy a S4 You Audi ppl are more loyal than the rotary fan.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:38 AM
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My buddy austin built this..

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